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Larry Quinn Memorial Scholarship

LARRY QUINN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:  DUE April 28th

 Larry Quinn was a 1984 graduate of Montesano High School. He was a member of the 1983 state championship football team, as well as the basketball and track and field teams. In 2007, he was inducted into the Montesano High School Hall of Fame. Larry was a loving husband to his best friend, Renee, and an exceptional father and role model to his three children – Lyndsy, Hannah and Noah. In addition to husband and dad, Larry served as a coach, mentor and source of inspiration to hundreds of kids across Grays Harbor.

 Larry was never the biggest, strongest or fastest athlete, but he worked hard and improved every single day. He never wasted a moment in the gym or on the field. Likewise, Larry worked hard in the classroom, went to college and served as a project Manager at Lakeside Industries for 25 years. 

 An example of leadership and self-sacrifice, Larry was the person you would always want to be on your team. 

 A champion for the underdog and the little guy, Larry spent extra time with the student-athletes who might otherwise be left behind or over-looked. Larry wanted every child to succeed. As a result, the teams he coached were not just highly successful in the win-loss column, but were a model of teamwork and successful collaboration. 

 The Larry Quinn Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize a student or students who exemplify the qualities and spirit Larry possessed. There are no formal requirements to apply, as Larry would've wanted it, rather a commitment to improvement and dedication to personal growth and success. 

To apply, please send a one-page personal narrative highlighting how you have and will use Larry’s model of hustle and hard work in your past and future endeavors to larryquinnscholarship@gmail.com.  The award winner will be announced at the Montesano High School Senior Awards Ceremony.

 

 

 

MARK E. REED SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarships may be used for tuition, books or living expenses incurred while pursuing education beyond high school. Award recipients must attend school on a full-time basis during the academic year of the scholarship. The school will define this "full-time" requirement. Scholarships of $3,000 each are currently awarded to deserving students attending high schools and colleges in our operating communities.

To be eligible, applicants must qualify as an "employee," "spouse of an employee," "child of an employee" or "resident." There are no restrictions for scholarship recipients as to race, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or sensory, mental or physical disability. While there are some variables in the selection process, merit is the principal determinant. Local boards evaluate candidates on:

  • Qualities of leadership and citizenship
  • Seriousness of purpose
  • Scholastic achievement
  • Ability and capacity for continuing development
  • Breadth of outlook as evidenced by participation in activities other than scholastic activities

Application:

https://greendiamond.com/charitable-giving/

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

The Buick Achievement Scholarship Program is offering:

• Up to $25,000 per year to 50 first-time or existing college students, renewable for up to four years, and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program

• The actual award amount will not exceed the total cost of the student’s tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses, less other gift aid known at the time of application (scholarships, grants and other awards that do not have to be paid back). Awards are renewable for the given years noted above or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon maintaining a cumulative 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), full-time enrollment and continuing to major in an eligible field of study.

Awards are for students of any age, for undergraduate study only.

http://www.buickachievers.com/

OMB: Olympia Master Builders

OMB Offers Scholarships for Students Intending to Follow a Career in the Building Industry.

Each year the Olympia Master Builders (OMB) and its chapters in Lewis, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Mason counties offer scholarships to graduating seniors: a Vocational Scholarship, a Collegiate Scholarship and a Ken Donohue scholarship* to college or vocational/technical school-bound students.

Students intending to pursue studies leading to a career in the building industry such as: engineering, architecture, drafting, industrial design, carpentry, construction management, etc. are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must reside within Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific or Grays Harbor counties and be a US citizen.

 Scholarship Application

Grays Harbor Music Teachers Association

The Grays Harbor Music Teachers Association offers music scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties and currently enrolled college students. 

The applicants must display an active part in their school’s music program and plan to further their education as music or music theater majors or minors. This scholarship is open to vocal and instrumental students.

Application Letter

Application

Our Community Credit Union

OCCU announces Scholarship Program

 Our Community Credit Union is now accepting applications for their high school scholarship program. This year, the number of $1,000 scholarships awarded has increased from three to six.

Applicants must be a 2017 graduating senior, an OCCU member and attending school in either Mason or Grays Harbor County or Vashon Island. Applications and guidelines for the scholarship are available to download at ourcu.com. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2017.

Questions should be directed to Daris Devaney at (360-427-3407 / 1-800-426-5657) or emailed to ddevaney@ourcu.com. Our Community Credit Union is based in Shelton and has 7 branch locations throughout Mason County, East Grays Harbor and on Vashon.

 Applications and guidelines for the scholarship are available for download at www.ourcu.com

Leadership 1000 Scholarship

Leadership 1000 Scholarship

The Leadership 1000 Scholarship provides college scholarships to students who will be attending an eligible four-year college or university in Washington state. A Leadership 1000 Scholarship can be customized around a general set of requirements requested by the donor. The 2017-18 application opens Jan. 3, 2017, and has a Feb. 28, 2017 deadline.

  • Annual awards range from $1,500-$5,000 per year.
  • Some scholarships are renewable for up to four years.

Please visit the following website for more information: Leadership 1000

Washington State Governors' Scholarship

The Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth helps young men and women from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree. The program has been supported by the current and former governors in Washington state. The 2017-18 application opens Jan. 3, 2017, and has a Feb. 28, 2017 deadline.

  • Annual awards range from $2,000-$4,000 per year.
  • Renewable for up to five years.

Please visit the following website: Washington State Governor's Scholarship